Spicy Beef Vegetable Soup

1 lb stewing beef 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion 3 garlic cloves 2 cups beef broth 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes 4 cups water 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables[...]

2 ounces flank steaks, shredded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chinese fermented black beans , rinsed and chopped 1 teaspoon garlic , minced 1 quart[...]

1 lb ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 (30 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (chunky garden style) 1 (10 ounce) can with beef broth 3 cups water 1 teaspoon sugar 1[...]